study at the intersection of body, practice, & presence
Deepen Your Practice. Expand Your View.
Each of these courses invites you into a living relationship with medicine — rooted in classical Chinese theory, enlivened through practice, and grounded in presence.
Whether you’re a licensed practitioner, an allied health professional, or a dedicated student, you’ll find structured study designed to bring more clarity, strategy, and coherence to your work.
Courses
This 30-hour, three-part course offers a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to essential oils through the lens of classical Chinese medicine.
You’ll learn to recognize and apply the function, strategy, and essence of each oil — not just as materia medica, but as living medicine capable of transforming both physiology and spirit.
Through lectures, demonstrations, and clinical case studies, you’ll gain the confidence to use essential oils safely and effectively in your practice.
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The Nectar of Plants
Essential Oils as Living Teachers
What’s Inside:
30 hours of CEU-approved training (California, Texas, and NCCAOM)
Detailed exploration of over 80 essential oils and their functions within the channel systems
Clinical strategy, dosage, and safety guidelines
Real case studies and treatment demonstrations
Community connection through shared study and inquiry
Perfect For:
Practitioners, allied health professionals, and students interested in integrating essential oils into treatment or personal health practice.
“I do not say this lightly. I have not had the depth and breadth of information in any other essential oils course or literature I have attended or read. Ms. Spilka is a natural teacher who will make sure the student understands the theory, and practical application of essential oils in the profession.”
— Michele Salinas
The Practitioner Pathway:
Body Geography
Mapping the Five Channel Systems
This course introduces the five major channel systems — Sinew, Luo, Primary, Divergent, and Eight Extraordinary — offering a clear framework for diagnosis and treatment across physical, emotional, and constitutional levels.
Through lecture, demonstration, and clinical examples, you’ll learn to:
Recognize each channel system’s role and function.
Understand how pathology moves through the body.
Apply treatment strategies appropriate to each system.
Body Geography is both foundational and expansive — a living map for practitioners seeking to integrate the full scope of classical Chinese medicine into daily clinical work.
Designed for: Chinese medicine practitioners, acupuncturists, and advanced students seeking to refine their diagnostic and treatment approach..
The Three-Legged Vessel
Working With the Primary Channels
The Three-Legged Vessel is a unique classical approach to understanding and treating the Primary Channels. This course integrates theory, strategy, and hands-on application — helping practitioners see the body as a unified system rather than isolated points or pathologies.
You’ll study:
The origins and structure of the Three-Legged Vessel.
Channel dynamics in real time — how movement, emotion, and constitution shape treatment.
Clear diagnostic and treatment strategies for clinical application.
Through detailed instruction and guided exploration, you’ll leave with a renewed understanding of the Primary Channels and how to use them to restore harmony and coherence in the body.
Designed for: Licensed acupuncturists and advanced Chinese medicine practitioners.
seasonal study & live learning
The Heart of the Clinic
Small-Group Practicum
Heart of the Clinic is an intimate, in-person practicum limited to six participants. Over three days, we refine pulse, treatment strategy, and the art of presence within the clinical encounter.
You’ll deepen your relationship with the five channel systems, practice clinical discernment, and receive mentorship that bridges knowledge and embodiment.
Next Session: November 7–9, 2025 – Cary, North Carolina
CEUs: 19 approved hours
For Practitioners: returning and new participants welcome
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GUIDANCE & SUPPORT
How to Choose Your Next Step
If you’re not sure where to begin, start with a Cocoa Chat — a 45-minute session where we’ll map your current landscape and the study or support that fits best.
Together, we’ll determine whether your next step is a course, a mentorship, or a retreat.
Book A Cocoa Chat
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